Surgery Take 2

I went back under the knife yesterday, it didn't run as smoothly as the first surgery.

I had to be at the hospital by 9am which meant I wasn't allowed any food after 12pm on Wednesday night and couldn't drink anything after 7am. I was eventually wheeled into theatre at 12:30.

The anaesthetist took two goes at getting the needle in and created a couple of bruises, the last time I had an intern and she was brilliant.

When I woke afterwards I had a massive headache and felt nauseous, last time I didn't experience either. The student nurse pumped a bag of fluids through, but I couldn't have anymore painkillers until after 5:30. I have had very little pain from the incision, just a bit of discomfort.

I'm home now, resting, drinking plenty of water and a few doses of panadol. 

So what's next, in about 4 weeks I'll start chemo, you'll probably get to see a bald me, wonder what my noggin will look like? 

The aftermath

Well I recovered nicely from surgery, was a bit sore but only really needed panadol for the ache.

My pathology results indicate it was a Grade 2, 11mm invasive ductile carcinoma, my lymph node was relatively clear however I am HER2 positive. HER2 positive is the issue here, it means I have high levels of protein in my cells which means there's a higher likelihood of it coming back. The treatment involves 3 months chemo, 12 months of Herceptin and radiation. Bugger!  The results also showed some of the cancer cells were on the outer side of the margin so back to surgery next Thursday to take a bit more out. Bugger! 

I have to miss a trip with Helen to Melbourne for Quilt Market, Double Bugger! But you bet I will be there next year!